Posted by Matiz on January 19, 2001 at 14:12:50:
In Reply to: Price haggling.....is it always worth it? posted by Billypv on January 19, 2001 at 13:25:26:
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I view this as a matter of cultural respect, like trying to speak Spanish. "Negotiating" and "bargaining" are probably fairer terms for describing what is the commercial norm in much of Mexico, than "haggling", which is perjorative. Often, negotiating is not only expected, but you're viewed as an idiot or a fool if you immediately agree to the asking price. That's the main reason why I do it, not to wheedle an extra couple of bucks out of a chica. Most gringos feels a little uncomfortable with it because we're accustomed to paying the stated price for goods and services. But especially outside AB and CC (where many--though not all--of the chicas seem to be part of a vast price-fixing conspiracy that keeps the price within a certain range), you really should give it a try. Far from offending them, you just may earn their respect while saving a couple of bucks.
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